In an X post, Dec. 14 -- Israel on Saturday said it has eliminated senior Hamas commander Raad Saad, described by the IDF as one of the 'architects' of the October 7 attack.

"Ra'ad Sa'ad, Head of the Weapons Production Headquarters of Hamas' Military Wing and One of the Architects of the Brutal October 7th Massacre"

The Israel Defense Forces described him as one of the last remaining veteran senior militants in the Gaza Strip and a close associate of Marwan Issa, the deputy head of Hamas' military wing.

Describing him further, IDF said: "He held several senior positions and was a central figure within the organization's military leadership."

IDF said he was responsible for the deaths of many soldiers through explosive devices manufact...